South Charlotte residents push back against development, amid continued canopy loss
Summer is in full swing even as Charlotte loses its best defense against the heat: trees. The city of Charlotte is reevaluating its tree canopy goals, but while the city collects canopy data, developers keep bulldozing forests in residential areas. Claire Morissette started a petition to temporarily end development...
Services set for late CMPD Assistant Chief Vicki Foster
Vicki Foster, who died on July 25, will be laid to rest next week, the funeral home announced.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Getting around in Charlotte traffic can be a challenge, and those headache drivers certainly don’t help. If you’ve driven in Charlotte for more than five minutes, you’ve probably seen some interesting choices made by other drivers -- like zooming across multiple lanes on a highway to make an...
LSO Finds More Than 200 Pounds of Drugs Inside Semi Near Lincoln
A North Carolina truck driver was arrested after the Lancaster County criminal interdiction unit spotted a semi driving on the shoulder of I-80 near NW 48th Street Monday afternoon. LSO Chief Deputy Ben Houchin says they were able to get the truck stopped and a K-9 detected the presence of narcotics.
“They gave us hope,” Charlotte Fire saves mother hemorrhaging 13 days after giving birth
Just after 6 p.m. on July 5, the crew of Charlotte Fire Engine 10 responded to what became a life-or-death emergency.
CMPD officer charged after allegedly threatening a woman, police say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A CMPD officer has been arrested, and another person is wanted for allegedly threatening a family member with a weapon. On Tuesday, July 29, shortly after 7 p.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon with no injuries call for service. The 911 caller reported being...
New addiction treatment facility to open in north Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A new addiction treatment facility will open in Charlotte next month. Officials say the 23-acre campus-style facility on Statesville Road will help with long-term recovery. Leaders of the Carolina Center for Recovery tell Queen City News the opening will mark a significant...
Kids get free backpack with school supplies at two locations of Culver’s on Aug....
Two locations of Culver’s are giving free school supplies to kids. At both of these locations, the first 100 kids to buy a kids’ meal on August 4, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m., will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies. Each child must be present...
New 91-acre park opens soon in Mint Hill
Ezell Park, a massive $8.5 million Mecklenburg County park, will open in Mint Hill later this year. Why it matters: People are flocking to the towns around Charlotte where they can enjoy proximity to the city's amenities with a small-town vibe. Context: While a community garden has existed on the...
16-year-old charged in connection with northeast Charlotte teen homicide
A 16-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of Avion Amelle Dingle, 15, in northeast Charlotte, police say.
